Impressment of American seaman by the British ?
Impressment of American seaman by the British Navy. Approximately 50 of the sailors working on US merchant ships were legally British citizens and many were deserters from the British Navy. By British Law citizenship and its obligations did not end when s
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10671625
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45234060
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Mary Evans / Everett Collection
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1810s Approximately Citizenship Deserters Jmgroup Kidnapping Legally Obligations Seaman Seamen Shortage
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